Senior Agile Project Manager
Senior Agile Project Manager
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Job Description
Senior Agile Project Manager.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivatedSenior Project Manager (Agile)to join our team on a permanent basis. The individual will provide direct support to the Programme Manager Programme Lead and Leadership team to successfully deliver an Agile development programme to a high-profile public sector successful applicant will have a good project and technical background and will understand the challenges of successfully delivering against project technical and commercial requirements.
This position is a full time permanent role and applicants must have (or be able to acquire) SC clearance. Ad-hoc travel may be required to various customer and Leidos sites.
THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAY
You will report to the Programme Lead/Programme Manager and will be responsible for leading a cross functional team to deliver against programme commitments.
Your Role and Responsibilities:
- Manage Agile projects of varying complexity timescales and value (1m to 10m) in support of the overall programme delivery
- Guide and coach the team and organisation to follow Agile/Scrum practices
- Guide and coach the team to become self-organised
- Guide and coach the Product Owner on Agile/Scrum practices
- Manage changes in project scope schedule and costs
- Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors
- Track performance against plan identify and execute plans to mitigate blockers
- Identify and manage Risks Issues and Opportunities
- Communicate status to programme leadership escalating as needed
- Manage key stakeholders to align expectations
PROFILE
Required Skills:
- Able to demonstrate experience in Agile Project Management
- Knowledge of Agile approaches Kanban Scrum etc.
- Knowledge and experience with Agile and DevOps techniques Automated Testing User Stories Continuous Integration etc.
- Good interpersonal skills and judgement for dealing with both internal and external stakeholders to develop strong working relations to support achieving objectives
- Able to engage effectively within a multi-functional programme team comprising customer Leidos staff partners and suppliers
- Able to demonstrate a sound understanding of business finance and personnel management techniques
- Able to communicate negotiate and influence effectively at all levels
- Ability to motivate and develop staff
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Desirable Experience:
- Data and Analytics knowledge would be advantageous
- Reporting and Dashboarding knowledge would be advantageous
- Experience of ITIL/Service Management methodologies
- Certified to APM Prince 2 Agile Prince 2 or Certified Scrum Master
What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers a collaborative culture and support for your career goals all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
- Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance health schemes gym memberships annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
- Dynamic Working
Commitment to Diversity:
We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive foster a sense of belonging welcoming all perspectives and contributions and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.
Who We Are:
Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in government defence healthcare safety and security and transportation.
Original Posting:
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range 56800.00 - 85540.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
